Question

What specific constitutional principle was Alexander Hamilton referring to in this quotation? “It therefore belongs to [the courts] to ascertain . . . the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body.” —Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 78, 1788 A. the power to veto acts of Congress B. the authority to interpret laws C. the right to form a federal court system D. the system of checks and balances

Answer 1

The specific constitutional principle that Alexander Hamilton was referring to in that quotation was B. The authority to interpret laws.